Web Performance Weekly – November 14th, 2016.

Hope you had a great weekend. We’ve put together the latest news in web performance and site accessibility. As always, we welcome your feedback – let us know how we’re doing. Reach out on Twitter, or leave us a comment on Facebook.

Google and Facebook are building a new transpacific submarine cable. Google & Facebook announced they’re joining a consortium to build a new transpacific submarine cable which be ready for use in 2018. Once ready, it’ll be the largest-capacity transpacific link, transmitting up to 120 terabits per second. Fun fact: the cable will go from Los Angeles, California to Tseung Kwon, Hong Kong, and stretch 12,800km.

AT&T announces ‘stream saver.’ Very similar to TMobile’s Binge On, AT&T has announced it will automatically start to cap mobile customers on video sites to 480P. Customers will be able to opt out if they choose. Unlike Binge On, bandwidth will still count towards a customer’s mobile data plan.